Is it too much to ask to be supported by a spoiled older instructor? - V2 - Chapter 2 - A Leisurely Trip (4)
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- V2 - Chapter 2 - A Leisurely Trip (4)
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This is an emergency. I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now! Nee-san and Sharon are spoonfeeding desserts to Theo-kun, saying, “Ah~n.” Argh! As I expected, something like this was bound to happen.
No! You can’t do that! I don’t want to sound arrogant and say that I’m the only one allowed to make that move on Theo-kun. But if this happens before my eyes, I can’t let it happen.
I have to stop it!
But how? I can’t just walk out to them. Even though I’m in disguise, there’s still the risk of being discovered. ──Then, it’s time for my skills to be used!
I pull out a slingshot from my bosom pocket and aim. This is something Nee-san made for me. Fufufu… I’ll aim for the spoon. Ironically, you’re being interrupted by a weapon you made yourself, Nee-san!
“Mama, what is that person doing?”
“Shh. Don’t look.”
A parent and child passing by the shady area where I was lurking looked at me and had that conversation.
I see… I’m doing something that’s not supposed to be seen by kids…
Yes, that’s just common sense! If you see a person wearing a long coat and a knit hat, holding a slingshot… Who would ever find that sort of person not suspicious!
E-Even so… There are some things I can’t give up.
──I will…!
With a snap, I released the rubber strap of the slingshot.
The loaded rubber bullets flew to Theo-kun and the others.
***
Sharon was offering me vanilla ice cream.
As I was about to eat it, I heard a strange sound of something approaching.
Immediately after that, I saw the spoonful of Sharon’s vanilla ice cream fly off and fall to the ground. Sara-san’s spoon was also blown along with it.
W-What just happened…?
“E-Eh? W-Wha? Something flew and hit my spoon!”
Sharon looked astonished as she shifted her eyes to the fallen spoon.
She thought it was from an enormous insect, but that’s not the case.
“What do you know… this… looks like a rubber bullet.”
Sara-san picked up something that had fallen to the ground while saying that. Rubber bullets…?
“Probably came from a slingshot-like weapon.”
“I-Is there a human supremacist group out to get Theo…?”
Sharon has a point. The strange surveillance could also be the result of human supremacist tracking.
“No. I don’t think that’s the case.”
Sara shook her head in denial.
“These rubber bullets won’t be enough to defeat you. Not even to put a scratch on. I think the target was the spoons, to begin with.”
“So what you’re saying is… the spoon was the target? Who and why on earth would they target that?”
I looked around but did not see anyone who might be the culprit.
“I can’t say for sure yet. But these rubber bullets can only be fitted to the built-in slingshots I made for fun.”
“Is that so?”
“Well, plenty of rubber bullets look like this, so it could just be my imagination. But I might know who fired it if it’s from the slingshot I made.”
Sara-san let out a laugh.
“And who might that be?”
“Hmm… I don’t have any proof, so I’m not going to tell. I don’t want to make baseless accusations.”
However, Sara-san was smiling, amused.
“If the person I’m guessing is the one who shot this, there may be no need to be alarmed for now.”
Leaving aside Sara-san’s guess regarding the shooter, there was no need to be vigilant.
The ominous gaze and atmosphere vanished like saying that the job was done. I wonder what that was about. But for now, I think it’s safe to say that everything is back to normal.
After the “ah~n” incident was left unanswered, new spoons were arranged, and we resumed our meal.
“Well, it’s time to leave the Sakudo Farm now. See you later, Lady Sharon.”
After that, Sara-san was fulfilled with the change of pace at the farm. So we parted ways with Sharon and boarded the train again. We were on our way back to the Imperial City.
“After the nature experience, it’s time for a modern adventure!”
It seems we’re going to look around the city and not go home yet.
“So, have you come up with a good weapon design?”
“I think I can almost imagine it. I just need a little more time. So won’t you accompany me for a while longer?”
“Roger that.”
The train eventually arrived at the Imperial City. Then Sara-san took me to a particular store for a new change of pace…
“…Why a lingerie store?”
The gap between the Sakudo Farm and this shop was very huge. In front of my eyes, there were countless numbers of women’s underwear hanging on the racks. Needless to say, it was very uncomfortable.
“Doesn’t this give you a flash of inspiration?”
“Does it?”
“That’s right. Nishishi.”
“You’re really unbelievable…”
“But you know, if you look at all those bright, fancy-colored underwear, maybe you’ll realize something.”
With that said, Sara-san began staring at the underwear on the rack.
Can she come up with a design for a weapon just by staring at underwear…?
But women’s underwear is artistic, so beauty is being pursued… Considering that, it could be a source of ideas.
(… Maybe I could try to find some fancy underwear and give it to Sara-san.)
With that in mind, I began to look around the lingerie store.
And then…
“Kyaah!”
“Why would Theo-sama be here! He’s interested in lingeries!”
“I guess he’s a man!”
“Ahh, he’s so cool!”
…The surrounding area got too noisy. I guess it’s good that they looked at it differently, but they accepted it so quickly.
I walked around the store, not minding the stares.
At that moment…
“Theo!”
I heard a voice call out to me.
I turned my head, and there she was…
“A-ah, Erza?”
A silver-haired acquaintance was standing there with no expression on her face. Why is she here? Well, it’s not that unusual. This is a lingerie store, and she was probably shopping for lingerie.
Instead, I think it was Erza who wanted to ask me why I was here.
“Theo, have you become a pervert?”
“I’m sorry. But there’s a good explanation why I’m here.”
Let’s explain first before I get misunderstood.
“Hear this first, okay? I was brought here by someone. I didn’t come here of my own volition.”
“By someone?”
“The Instructor’s older sister.”
“Miya’s older sister?”
“Yes.”
“Did you have a threesome?”
“Of course not!”
Erza’s thinking process seems to be the same as ever, but that might be useful here.
“I’d like to ask for your help, Erza. Can you help me pick out some fancy underwear?”
“Are you going to make me wear it and mingle with me in the locker room?”
“No! Just pick out some fancy underwear right now.”
“Roger. I’m happy to take such orders from Theo.”
Erza looked around slowly and paused every so often. After a second look around, she selected a top and bottom set that looked like nothing more than strings and was extremely dangerous.
“This string underwear is the best. Perfect for a night out.”
“What a really great design…”
Maybe showing her such crazy underwear might be a good stimulus for Sara-san. With that in mind, I returned back to Sara-san. Erza followed.
“Sara-san, please take a look at this. Doesn’t this trigger your inspiration?”
“Wow, it’s just a piece of string. Don’t tell me you brought it for me to try?”
“Of course not.”
Please don’t say something like Erza would.
“Nishishi, I’m just joking. By the way, who is that lady?”
“Ah, uh… she’s an undertaker, the same age as me. Her name is Erza. ─Erza, this is the Instructor’s sister, Sara-san.”
Sara-san and Erza greeted each other.
I presented the lingerie again and said.
“So, Sara-san, did you have a spark of inspiration?”
“Hm… I might need a little more stimulation. This is good, but…”
With that said, Sarah showed me a set of skimpy top and bottom sets.
The two giants of the women’s lingerie world, the string and the skimpy set, they’re all here.
“Why don’t you try it on.”
Erza suddenly told Sara-san this. It looked like Sara-san didn’t feel stimulated enough.
“Wearing it will increase the stimulation. The cloth alone does not lead to excitement. It is only when a user wears it that the underwear shines.”
“That’s it!”
Sara-san slammed as if she had a revelation. Maybe Erza and Sara-san should never have met… They’re forming a dangerous chemistry.
“Well… you’re going to try it?”
“Yes! It’ll for sure spark new excitement in me. It will surely be a new stimulus that will give me a flash of inspiration! Theo-kun, you have to watch, okay? Be careful not to get excited and have nosebleeds.”
I have to look…?
Well, if it’s for Sara-san’s sake, then…
“Hey, I’d like to try it on too. Give me either the string or skimpy one.”
“Please be quiet. You’re not doing me any favors.”
“Well, since you’re offering, I’ll let you wear it too, Lady Erza.”
Are you serious?
“I’ve got to increase the bait to catch it. I want to make sure of something.”
Make sure of something…?
“Okay, Lady Erza, which one do you want, the string or skimpy?”
“String.”
“Then I’ll take the skimpy one.”
And so, Sara-san and Erza each went into their respective fitting room.
I wonder what’s going to happen next…